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Chita Rivera (born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero Anderson; January 23, 1933), is an American actress, singer and dancer best known for originating roles in Broadway musicals including Anita in West Side Story, Velma Kelly in Chicago, and the title role in Kiss of the Spider Woman.
Chita Rivera. Actress: Chicago. An accomplished and versatile actress/singer/dancer, Chita Rivera has won two Tony Awards as Best Leading Actress in a Musical and received eight additional Tony nominations for an exceptional 10 Tony nominations.
Feb 27, 2023 · Chita Rivera, original name Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero, (born January 23, 1933, Washington, D.C., U.S.), American dancer, singer, and actress who was best known for her energetic performances in such Broadway musicals as West Side Story, Chicago, and Kiss of the Spider Woman.
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An accomplished and versatile actress/singer/dancer, Chita Rivera has won two Tony Awards as Best Leading Actress in a Musical and received eight additional Tony nominations for an exceptional 10 Tony nominations. She recently starred in The Visit, the final John Kander/Fred Ebb/Terrence McNally musical directed by John Doyle and choreographed ...
- Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero
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A theatrical icon and one of Broadway's greatest triple-threat talents, Chita Rivera is one of the most nominated performers in Tony Award history having earned 10 nominations, won twice and...
- How many Broadway shows has Chita Rivera been in?Chita Rivera has appeared on Broadway in 22 shows.
- How many West End shows has Chita Rivera been in?Chita Rivera has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.
- What was Chita Rivera's first West End show?Chita Rivera's first West End show was West Side Story which opened in 1958
- What awards has Chita Rivera been nominated for?Lifetime Achievement Award (Tony Awards) , Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Visit , Distinguished Performance Award (Dr...
- What awards has Chita Rivera won?Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Visit, John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement (Theatre World Awards), Outstanding...
Nov 2, 2015 · Chita Rivera was the first Hispanic woman to receive the honor. The first Hispanic man honored was Spanish tenor Placido Domingo in 2000. Chita in her 70s 2003: Nominated for Tony for her...
